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Commitment is energy that sparks life. Yet, for many practitioners, commitment to their practice has become numb or blunted through working in non‐challenging, non‐supportive, and generally stressful environments, where work satisfaction is making it through work with minimal hassle. These practitioners do not enjoy reflection. They turn their heads away from the reflective mirror because the reflected images are not positive. They do not want to face themselves and accept responsibility for their practice. Things wither and die if not cared for. When those things are people, then the significance of commitment is only too apparent. Commitment is the energy that helps practitioners face up to difficult situations. The small child is ambivalent about learning to walk; it stumbles and falls, it hurts itself. It is a painful process. Yet, the satisfaction of developing its potential far outweighs the bumps and bruises (Rogers 1969).